Lily of the Valley: Wellness Retreats all year round

Set within the protected landscape of the Cap Lardier estate, just minutes from Saint-Tropez, Lily of the Valley sits above the Plage de Gigaro, a wild stretch of Mediterranean coastline in France.

Surrounded by pine forest and coastal scrub, the hotel operates year-round as a structured wellness destination focused on weight loss, sport, detox, and longevity.

A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, it is defined not by seasonal leisure, but by its applied methodology: the Lily of the Valley method, developed with nutritionist Jacques Fricker.

Arrival

Arrival is immediate in its contrast: coastal wilderness below, contemporary architecture by Philippe Starck above. The buildings are arranged across the hillside in low, villa-like structures that open onto terraces, gardens, and long views of the sea.

The Stay

Rooms and suites range from 35 to 210m², each with private terraces facing either the Mediterranean or the Cap Lardier hills. Materials remain consistent throughout: marble, exposed concrete, exotic wood, and natural leather.

Suites extend the experience with gardens, pools, and direct access to the beach club below.

The Spa (Shape Club)

The Shape Club is the operational centre of Lily of the Valley: 2,000 m² dedicated to wellness, weight loss, and sport.

Its structure is defined by the Lily of the Valley method, built on three pillars—treatments, sport, and weight loss cuisine.

Developed with Jacques Fricker, the method is designed to deliver results without deprivation, using structured nutrition and continuous monitoring.

The space is organised for function. A semi-Olympic heated outdoor pool anchors the layout, alongside a Technogym fitness room, fitness studios, and a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio.

Health Personalised

The Nordic Circuit—sauna, Finnish sauna, steam room, cold plunge, and snow shower—is designed for contrast therapy and recovery, integrated into daily routines rather than used passively.

Evaluation is central. Bioimpedance analysis measures fat mass, muscle mass, and body composition, while Kinvent technology assesses strength, balance, and mobility.

These form the basis of each personalised programme, which is then monitored and adjusted throughout the stay.

Treatments are prescribed daily—typically 90 minutes, extending up to 2½ hours within the Better Aging programme—and are structured according to objective: sculpting, recovery, detoxification, or mobility.

Treatments

The treatment system is fully integrated into programme outcomes:

Core body treatments include

• Slim & Firm (cupping therapy and manual sculpting techniques)
• Restore & Boost (manual recovery, stretching, cold application)
• Detox (ginger body wrap, lymphatic drainage, dry brushing)
• Younger Longer (acupressure, mobility work, gua sha face & body)

Scrubs & mud wraps

• Hemp & petitgrain (stimulates blood flow, relaxes muscles)
• Apricot kernel & jasmine (brightens, softens)
• Icelandic volcanic sand & pine (purifies, refreshes)
• Green mud with seaweed & thyme (detoxifies)
• Yellow mud with ginger & lemon (firms, stimulates circulation)

Massage & manual therapies
Deep tissue massage, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, Abhyanga Ayurvedic massage, Champissage, and firming pinch-and-roll techniques.

Therapeutic treatments
Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage, acupuncture, cupping therapy, and foot reflexology.

Technology-based treatments
INDIBA radiofrequency for firming, drainage, and recovery; cryotherapy chamber (-87°C); localized cryotherapy; and pressotherapy for active recovery.

Facial Treatments

Facial protocols are delivered with Biologique Recherche, following a three-stage methodology: assessment, initialisation, and targeted treatment.

HydraFacial systems are structured across cleansing, extraction, and hydration, enhanced with serums and LED therapy. Advanced protocols include deep detox, hydration, and anti-aging treatments.

Additional techniques include facial stretching, intra-oral sculpting massage, LED anti-aging masks, and micro-stimulation technologies.

Wellness Spa Facilities

• Semi-Olympic heated outdoor pool
• Technogym fitness room
• Reformer Pilates studio
• Fitness studios
• Nordic Circuit (sauna, steam room, snow shower, cold plunge)
• Cryotherapy chamber
• Treatment rooms and consultation spaces
• Relaxation areas

Wellness Programs

Weight Loss
Structured nutritional programme based on Jacques Fricker’s method, combining low-calorie gastronomy, sport, and drainage-focused treatments.

Sport
High-intensity training, recovery treatments, and nutrition designed for muscle gain or fat loss, supported by Kinvent evaluation.

Detox
Gluten- and lactose-free nutrition, gentle movement, yoga, outdoor exercise, and relaxation-based treatments.

Better Aging
Longevity-focused programme using Kinvent evaluation, gentle exercise, and treatments designed to support mobility, elasticity, and balance.

Each programme is available in durations from 4 to 14 days (Discover, Reboot, Reset, Reborn).

Movement

The Shape Club programme extends outdoors: e-bike trails across Cap Lardier, coastal trekking, Pilates Reformer, TRX, aqua fitness, cardio boxing, Nordic walking, and guided cold immersion sessions.

Water sports operate seasonally through the Sailing Club, including paddle boarding , canoeing, and windsurfing.

Food & Drinks

Cuisine is central to the method, developed by Chef Vincent Maillard and grounded in Mediterranean produce.

At Vista, dining unfolds above the sea with a menu inspired by Provence, designed around seasonal ingredients and a relaxed-elegant rhythm of service.

Brigantine offers Italian-inspired cuisine in a beachfront setting, while Pepe serves relaxed, barefoot dining directly on the sand.

Menus are designed to align with programme objectives, including low-calorie, gluten-free, and lactose-free options, without removing the pleasure of dining.

The Vibe

This is not a spa hotel built around leisure, but a wellness environment where time is measured through treatment, training, evaluation, and nutrition.

Who It’s Best Suited For

Best suited to guests seeking structured physical transformation—whether weight loss, athletic performance, detoxification, or longevity.

It is designed for those who respond to measurement, planning, and consistency rather than passive relaxation.

Good to Know

• Shape Club access from age 16+
• Daily programmes include evaluations and scheduled treatments
• Bioimpedance and Kinvent testing form the basis of all plans
• Cancellation within 24 hours is charged in full
• Swimwear required in all wellness areas
• Treatments available to non-residents
• Wellness boosters available as add-ons (€500 per programme module)

A Day at the Shape Club: €390 solo / €700 duo (subject to change)

Final Thoughts

Across every programme, the structure remains consistent: evaluation, prescription, application, and monitoring—aligned with individual objectives and adjusted throughout the stay.

The Lily of the Valley method is applied year-round through three pillars: treatments, sport, and weight loss cuisine, designed with nutritionist Jacques Fricker to support results without deprivation.

Guests leave not with a concept of wellness, but with a measurable framework—body composition data, structured routines, and nutritional guidance designed to extend beyond their stay.

The Shape Club does not function as an escape, but as a recalibration system for how the body is trained, treated, and maintained.

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Location

Lily of the Valley

Plage de Gigaro
83420 La Croix-Valmer
France

www.lilyofthevalley.com

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